US Bridges

6284C over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma · 1.3 S & .7 W of Byng · Structure no. 183010000000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6284C over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6284C over Little Sandy Creek in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 53 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,480 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries6284C
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.3 S & .7 W of Byng
RouteCounty Highway 6284C
CountyPontotoc County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.92072, -96.92798
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic12,480 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6284C over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is 6284C over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 6284C over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 6284C over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 6284C over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.